Advice on CB s (10 metre)

[tincahunter]

Hi all
Im thinking of getting a superstar 3900 fully opened up (of course),with a A99 solarcom twig chimney mounted can anyone advise me on a cheaper or a similar set up for a little less or a little more been looking at ranger 2950 from (other company) vey simliar price to 3900.I have to subsidise my pute n fishing but dont really want cheapo rigs n have to upgrade at a later date.Ive done a little bit of homework and think these have uniden board.
Cheers
Mark

[porky.69]

hi mark the ss 3900 are very good radios some people have them with the frequency counters.and as for the antron 99 well they are one of the best antennas you can get . there used world wide.but if money is tight go for a silver rod ...have a look at the thunderpole webbsite for more info

best wishs porky paul

[tincahunter]

Hi Mr Paul
Many thanks for your info having checked out the silver rod spec it seems very similar to the twig some folks used years ago circa early 80s (used to be marketed under the hygain brand) it does not seem to have much gain or handle some of the freqs.i am hoping to use.
If you have any other suggestions i would be extremely grateful, products seem to have changed lots lol
Cheers Fella
Mark

[porky.69]

hi there mark when i started back i wonderd what was going on white antennas and all digital cbs with 80 channels.
i was used to 40 channels and the good old silver rod ..but now i ve got used to the new stuff and the antron 99 is a very good antenna wich dose not break in the wind . the radios are ok but a good multimode radio is best you can get every where on any band..

good luck mate paul

[Billybob]

Hiya mark,
I got my self a ss 3900 about 6 months ago now, and married it with a A99 as you mentioned earler.
I have had no prob Dxing France, Italy,Germany, The ss3900 Is a very easy rig to use,even more so with a frequency counter added. As for the Antron 99, its a fantastic antenna Get it high, fix it tight, then forget about it.
It blows away the likes of any silver rod when it comes down to the meat and potatoes of Rx and Dx!
Yes you pay a little more, but if you are gonna spend any money spend it in the right direction.
Your spending your pocket money on a 10 meter radio, give it a chance to operate to its potentional!
Good luck with what ever you choose!

Who knows yo might even become a superstar 3900 superstar! just like me.....

Let us know how you get on!
Regards
Billybob.......

[fatfinger]

you cant go wrong with a superstar 3900
i love them =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

[porky.69]

hi paul ther good radios for anyone starting on ssb ...and a good allround radio

[fatfinger]

they do it all very well for a good price